Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he would propose to the Covid-19 committee easing protocols for the organization of conferences and events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity. “I will ask the committee of experts to decide where we can relax protocols so that Greece can lead the way […]
Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Travelers with a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate coming to Greece will no longer need to be tested for Covid-19 starting on Monday, February 7, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced. “Starting Monday, February 7, admission to the country for those who have an active European certificate will […]
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greece is betting on cruise tourism as part of its campaign to extend the tourism season expecting a 300 percent increase in Thessaloniki alone, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an interview to SKAI television this week. Kikilias said 2022 would be a year of all-time cruise arrivals as Piraeus […]
Photo Source: SEGAS The Greek Tourism Ministry has plans to boost international promotion for the Athens Marathon and also promote Greece as a destination through the major running event. The announcement followed a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) President Sofia Sakorafa during which they explored ways to
Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel As part of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s plans to boost cruise activity this year and establish Thessaloniki as a main home port in the region, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday that the northern port city would be welcoming the first cruise ship of 2022 on February 5. Kikilias also […]
Greece has managed to gain traveler confidence and instill a sense of safety during Covid-19 and this reflected in the increase in pre-bookings for 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an interview to OPEN TV. Kikilias said pre-bookings for spring and summer were “soaring” and fall was looking good too thanks in large part […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry and sector professionals are working to restore tourism to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week. In an article published on cnn.gr, Kikilias underlined the importance of the sector as both a driver of the Greek economy but also for its contribution to the survival of the […]
Correcting entrenched policies that have led to the misuse or disuse of Greece’s thermal springs in order to develop these into a high-value tourism product is among the ministry’s key priorities for the year ahead, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In a recent interview to Greek newspaper Eleftheros Typos, Kikilias admitted that fragmented ownership […]
Data for holidays in Greece from airlines, hotels and tour operators are right now showing a significant increase in bookings for the summer of 2022, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In a recent interview to Greek newspaper Paraskinio, the minister said that there is optimism that “tourism will play a leading role” this […]
Photo source: Hellenic Parliament Greece’s travel agents have joined other tourism trade associations in calling on the government to reassess a new development law recently tabled in parliament, which does not include their area of activity in its provisions. The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) has joined the


















